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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.06, 773.10 and 438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.06, 773.10 and 438.80 is: 658.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.06 : 773.10 = 438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.06/773.10 = 438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.06x = 773.10 × 438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.06x = 339,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,236.28/515.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.63

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